Wednesday, May 18, 2011

It's priceless to have a soul-mate in this beautiful, amazing, yet often cruel world.

Buxton & Sophie are inseparable, and their bond has strengthened as they have tackled adversity they did not seek nor deserve.

For unknown reasons, they were surrendered to a local government-funded shelter, where they were in danger of being split apart, or worse. That shelter asked Nevada SPCA to take them so they could remain together, and we readily agreed.

Monday, May 16, 2011

A bite of melon is just dandy with Vivian and she eats it delightedly.

Vivian is an adorable young sugar glider debuting for adoption today at Nevada SPCA. She is approximately one year of age. She needed us because her previous owner could no longer care for her.

Sugar gliders are marsupials. They are nocturnal animals who play at night and sleep during the day. They love their comfortable pouches, which keep them out of sunlight and help them feel safe. A vertical cage with a nesting box so she can climb is very important (while aquarium-type habitats are not acceptable).

Vivian needs an experienced owner who is knowledgeable about her species. A fresh fruit diet is essential for her health and there are specific woods it is acceptable for her to chew on. Sugar gliders in captivity reportedly can live 10-15 years.

She enjoys playing in the staff's hair and crawling on their arms (done safely to ensure she does not fall).

Petra is a like a hidden treasure who, among 150 other rescued dogs for adoption, has been repeatedly overlooked. So we asked the good people at Pet'ographique to illuminate her personality and essence with professional portraits, and they did so, donating their time and talent to help her find a forever home.

Petra is a spunky, intelligent young Terrier mix, spayed girl, 3 years young. She is housetrained, fine with most dogs (despite mild food aggression), and she adores people.

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Millie is an Otterhound (perhaps a mix, but this is a rarer breed so whether she is purebred or not is unknown at this time, and frankly not so important.) She is spayed, about 6 years of age, and great with people and dogs.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Bebe, a super cute young Pygmy goat is now neutered and ready for adoption. He is one of 8 Pygmy goats we rescued from a government-funded shelter. He is terrific with other animals (goats and pigs), but less thrilled with people, though warming to us a bit more each day. He is quite small and less than a year of age.

Please ask for him by name when you visit.

We are seeking a safe, loving forever home for Bebe where he never has to fear being eaten, sold, traded, experimented on, or used for religious sacrifice. Goats are known for calming horses and being excellent companions to horses, so please help us find him an owner who will appreciate him for just being who is he (apart from any commercial or religious value). Thank you.

Friday, May 6, 2011

Their mother, Samantha, and siblings were previously featured on this site. (Samantha was rescued from the mean streets, late in her pregnancy, and we placed her in a very loving foster home so she could have and raise her 7 puppies in peace and comfort).

Alaska and Aspen are boys and Fiji is a girl. They are spayed/neutered, approximately 3 months of age, Bully mixes expected to grow to medium size.

Please consider adopting a pair, or the trio, for lifelong love and companionship. They can be adopted separately.

Please carefully puppy-proof your home and yard for their safety and protection.

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Paddy is a warm, engaging, inquisitive youngster ready for adoption at Nevada SPCA.

He is a chocolate American rabbit, neutered boy, 18 months of age.

Paddy was rescued from the mean streets, after being abandoned there to fend for himself. He is now though safely with us, enjoying his daily salad greens (and plenty of Timothy hay) and human companionship so that his past hunger and loneliness are just fading memories.

Please ask for Paddy by name in the Lovebugs Room.

Special thanks to Pet'ographique for donating this stunning portrait of Paddy to help him get adopted.

Pet'ographique captured Tito Joe's cute, charming nature beautifully in this portrait they donated to help him get adopted into a loving, forever home.

Tito Joe is, surprisingly, one of our longest canine residents, overlooked by visitors despite his immense good qualities. He is a Lhasa Apso & Poodle mix, neutered boy, 7 years of age.

He will do best in a gentle home, perhaps with other dogs. At the time of rescue he was temperamental and grumpy, but he is making improvements with trust. An adult-only home is still preferred though so he can continue his progress.

Nevada SPCA is a nonprofit charitable organization which operates a no-kill animal shelter in Las Vegas for cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, and more than a dozen other species of domesticated animals in need from the community. In addition, Nevada SPCA promotes humane education, makes lower cost spay/neuter & vaccination referrals, and challenges people to be the best possible guardians for the companion animals in their care.

Nevada SPCA does not receive funding from the government or national animal groups. Our lifesaving work for the community's animals in need is completely dependent on caring people like you.